Author Archives: Susie Broatch

Misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. Click here for the facts you should know.

Real Estate experts are sharing their predictions for the 2024 housing market: Will prices finally drop? Here are a few articles with some interesting facts: NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Forecasts Existing Home Sales Will Rise by 13.5% Next Year and Mortgage Rates Will be Between 6-7% by Spring 2024 Prices May Drop, Only ToContinue reading “Real Estate Market – 2024 Predictions”

“In every scenario, rates are going to come back down,” says Daryl Fairweather. “It’s just a matter of when.” Click here to read about short term and 5-year projections.

Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions:  Here’s context you need to help answer those questions. 1. Why AreContinue reading “The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High”

Some homes are going on the market at surprisingly high prices these days! That’s got to make most of us wonder, what could I get for my home right now? Without a qualified pricing professional, it’s not as easy as you may think to establish the right market value. And, knowing that number is importantContinue reading “What Is Your Home Really Worth In Today’s Market?”

Residential homeowners in Mecklenburg County can expect to see a 58% increase in their tax valuation this year. So the question is, how will that impact your tax bill? Click here to see what experts are saying (If you don’t subscribe to the Charlotte Observer, select “Maybe Later” to view article.

Amidst the adjustment to a new normal, Charlotte is still a great place to be for real estate. While sellers are likely to see less bidding wars, and slightly longer days on market, home values are holding. And interest rates are slightly down from early Fall of 2022. That, along with more time to considerContinue reading “Charlotte, North Carolina Is 2023’s Hottest Housing Market”